Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits they need to find new ways of beating teams.

Noting the defensive tactics Stoke employed at the Etihad Stadium, Mancini believes his own side will receive the same attention as Manchester United have become so used to down the years.

"It is the same thing that happens against Manchester United," said Mancini.

"All the teams that play against them play with fear.

"They don't attack because for a long time, United were a top team and it was very difficult.

"Probably now, also against us, some teams have a problem and play in a different way."